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SeaWorld ends orca breeding: Rise of the 'humane economy'?SeaWorld鈥檚 decision is the latest of a spate of recent shifts toward the more humane treatment of animals in the entertainment and food sectors as public compassion for animals grows.
'Morning Joe' gets heat for telling Clinton to 'smile.' But was it sexist?MSNBC host Joe Scarborough has been slammed by the media for telling presidential candidate Hillary Clinton to 'smile.' He says he wasn't trying to be sexist, but does that matter?
First LookIn double win for activists, SeaWorld ends orca breeding, boosts animal rescuesAs the American public loses its taste for animal performances,聽the theme park vowed Thursday to end its orca captive breeding program immediately and increase rescue operations.
First LookReports of child abuse in shelter, spotlight struggles facing homeless familiesAfter New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio's announcement for better shelter security Tuesday, a new report suggests the safety of homeless children needs to be a top priority.
First LookNew York boosts security at homeless shelters: Will that help?Violence and poor living conditions at shelters deter some homeless New Yorkers from seeking help there.
Campaign 2016: Some tips on how to handle political angerAs violence erupts at Trump campaign rallies,聽the issue of political anger management is taking the national stage.聽
Meet the first Muslim-American to compete at Olympics in hijabIbtihaj Muhammad, a New Jersey-born fencer, is a proud Muslim and an equally proud American. She'll be聽the first U.S. athlete to compete in the Olympics while wearing a hijab, the head scarf required of Muslim women.
Louisiana and Mississippi flooding forces thousands to evacuateFlood warnings were in effect across the region Monday as many rivers remained dangerously high.
30 injured when L.A. to Chicago Amtrak train derails in KansasWhen the Chicago-bound train derailed, 30 people were injured, two critically, Amtrak officials said.
Cover StoryHow to save babies from the opioid scourgeA novel New Hampshire program helps infants exposed to drugs, at a time when a baby is born聽in the US聽every 25 minutes with symptoms stemming from a mother's opiate use.聽聽聽
First LookCalifornia doctors can prescribe life-ending prescriptions beginning in JuneCalifornia became the fifth state to adopt the practice when the governor signed it into law last year. Yet patients were left in limbo until a special legislative session ended on Thursday.
First LookMinnesota diners stunned by image of black man hanging at Joe's Crab ShackThe owners of a Joe's Crab Shack diner has apologized for the inclusion of the photo, along with a troubling joke, in the restaurant's table decor.
First Look'Pro-white' rally and prom scheduled for same park: How close is too close?The Atlanta-area school says it does not foresee any overlap between the two events, but for some students, the juxtaposition has cast a shadow on their highly anticipated event.
First LookLong-lost letter inked by Walt Whitman adds human face to trials of Civil WarThe 19th century poet routinely visited wounded soldiers in Washington, D.C., hospitals, frequently writing letters home dictated by illiterate patients.
An unusual Muslim response to Donald Trump's commentsDonald Trump said Wednesday: 'I think Islam hates us.' Some Muslims think that's laughable. Literally.聽
First LookSpirit Airlines in-flight brawl: Is civility dead?Five women got involved in a physical altercation on a flight from Baltimore to Los Angeles when two of them refused to turn down the music they blasted from a portable speaker.聽
FocusCalifornia's two different visions for better foster careIn California, there's momentum to move more foster kids into families, not group homes. But for some kids, group homes can feel like family, too. The lessons could echo nationwide.
Why comedians don't know how to handle Trump, eitherComedians have ramped up attacks against Donald Trump. But he may have invented the first satire-proof campaign.
First LookPoor casting choice? Why Zoe Saldana as Nina Simone is so controversial.As Hollywood faces聽growing scrutiny over the industry鈥檚 diversity practices, the casting of Zoe Saldana as Nina Simone in an upcoming biopic has brought on a fresh onslaught of criticism.聽
First LookMost anti-gay city? What Twitter shows about tolerance in AmericaA new analysis of millions of tweets found that residents of Buffalo, N.Y., used the most anti-gay language on Twitter. Tweets originating from Wyoming and Montana featured the fewest slurs and prejudicial language.
